Illegal Disposal

Local government

Illegal Disposal, Litter and Backyard Burning

Illegal Disposal N.C. Division of Waste Management: Illegal Disposal Frequently Asked Questions DPPEA PAYT and Illegal Disposal Case Study EPA Region 5 Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook - contains general information about illegal dumping and guidance for developing a prevention program. EPA Illegal Dumping Prevention Project Web site
Litter N.C. Department of Transportation’s Beautification Program – provides information on litter prevention, litter laws, the annual litter contest, the Swat-a-Litterbug Program and a downloadable litter activity book. Keep America Beautiful’s Litter Prevention Page – provides general information on litter, what can be done to prevent litter and a litter measurement tool to help communities assess their litter problem. N.C. Beautiful – a nonprofit organization that offers hands-on programs and funding to help educate citizens about the effect of their actions on the environment. North Carolina Big Sweep – a nonprofit organization that conducts year-round education to prevent litter and coordinates a yearly event, Big Sweep, to clean up watersheds. Auntie Litter – a nonprofit organization that promotes a healthy and clean environment through the character of “Auntie Litter” and comprehensive teaching strategies and tools. North Carolina Session Law 2001-512, An Act to Strengthen the Littering Laws Litter Butt - North Carolina has joined this national program to report litterers. Encourage your state to join!
Backyard Burning N.C. Division of Air Quality’s Open Burning information page - Provides information on North Carolina’s Open Burning Rule and answers to frequently asked questions about open burning. Backyard Trash Burning: The Wrong Answer - the Chlorine Chemistry Council fact sheet discussing air pollution from backyard trash burning. BurnBarrel.org - an informational Web site about backyard burning as a potentially large source of air pollution especially dioxins.

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